Hourly Interpreter
(Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $18.45 - $25.00 per hour

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $18.45 - $185.33 per hour

• This part-time (equivalent to up to 25 hours per week) position is temporary and expected to end on or before June 30, 2026. Extension of this assignment is contingent upon sufficient additional funding and satisfactory performance.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, an interpreter provides interpreting services to facilitate communication of standard complexity, most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities. Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Individual assignments may vary, based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers. More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer requests for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast spoken material.

Key Qualifications

• Process of interpretation, ASL and/or an English sign system as required by the students / faculty for the assignment
• Methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional conduct, vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned, and a demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture
• Hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or other sign system, in order to interpret effectively
• Produce an English interpretation at a speed required by the assignment, e.g., classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting work with students from diverse backgrounds

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience
• Broad acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution

Department Summary

Fresno State Sign Language Interpreters provide interpreting services for faculty, students and/or guests who are Deaf and hard of hearing in university educational settings such as: classrooms, labs, course related project group activities, meetings with faculty, field trips, department related events and campus related activities, such as meetings of student clubs and organizations, university lectures and performances. Interpreters may also be asked to interpret at campus committee meetings and university events, such as commencement ceremonies and conferences.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by May 20, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)